Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh tortellini
  • 12 slices bacon, slices coarsely chopped
  • 1 lb cremini mushroom, sliced
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 teaspoon dried sage
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 23 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Method

  • Cook tortellini in pot of boiling salted water to al dente.
  • Drain and reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Saute bacon in a large skillet over medium-high until crisp.
  • Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of the drippings.
  • Add mushrooms, onions, garlic and sage to skillet.
  • Saute until mushrooms are tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking liquid to skillet and bring to a boil.
  • Whisk egg yolks and cream to blend.
  • Add to mushroom mixture along with tortellini and 1/3 cup Parmesean cheese.
  • Toss until sauce thickens and coats tortellini, adding more cooking liquid to thin sauce if desired.
  • Season with salt and pepper, transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.